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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Orillia race horse owner captures 'lightning in a bottle'

Orillia race horse owner captures 'lightning in a bottle'

Orillia's Mike Langlois has his racehorse, Paramount Prince, in line to be a top contender at the prestigious King’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack
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COLUMN: Starry Night is set to sparkle again this summer

COLUMN: Starry Night is set to sparkle again this summer

Starry Night will return to downtown Aug. 26; Boots and Hearts starts Friday and there's a new event in Coldwater this weekend, says columnist
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'A shock': Local youth earns eight medals at World Dwarf Games

'A shock': Local youth earns eight medals at World Dwarf Games

‘This would hopefully be a stepping stone for the Paralympics one day,’ said proud mother of Christian Tabone
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SIU looking into incident on Westmount Drive

SIU looking into incident on Westmount Drive

One person was transported to hospital following the incident, but no other details are currently available
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OPP grab nearby boat from house to rescue man from Midland Bay

OPP grab nearby boat from house to rescue man from Midland Bay

Brockton man, who wasn't wearing a life-jacket, was in water for more than an hour
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OPP investigating death at Yonge Street residence in Midland

OPP investigating death at Yonge Street residence in Midland

'The investigation is in its early stages and no further details can be released at this time,' notes a media release from police
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City rakes in extra $25K in first 2 months of new parking rates

City rakes in extra $25K in first 2 months of new parking rates

'If you go to Bracebridge … (or) Gravenhurst, they don’t charge for parking in their downtowns,' said Coun. Cipolla, who disagrees with the parking rate hikes
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Three area residents charged in drug, weapon trafficking probe

Three area residents charged in drug, weapon trafficking probe

Police seized guns, fentanyl, cocaine, crystal meth as part of Project Moffatt
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'Sense of nostalgia' steers hundreds to Hot August Nights event

'Sense of nostalgia' steers hundreds to Hot August Nights event

'Everybody has a good time and it’s like a party,' says organizer of Hot August Night’s Classic Car Show that drives into Webers every Tuesday night in August
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